Now that summer is here, many people will be heading outdoors to enjoy the warm weather. Unfortunately for some, rather than being a month for camping, fishing or playing baseball, July may usher in a visit to the hospital. If you find yourself in this predicament, or someone you know ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 11, 2016
UPDATED:February 18, 2016
The Nine Foods Most Contaminated by Pesticides
In 1991, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) began a program to collect data on pesticide residues in food. In May of that same year, the USDA began operating the Pesticide Data Program (PDA). The data from the PDA is published in an annual summary. Why worry about ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 25, 2016
This simple berry could protect against UV radiation
Although relatively new on the North American scene, goji berries have been used for almost 6,000 years by herbalists in China and other Asian countries — a very long time indeed! The reason for the goji berry's longevity in natural health circles is primarily its antioxidant content: ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Try These Foods for Better Colon Health
Some of the best health advice around is to up your intake of legumes (beans) and switch out white rice for its brown cousin. Adding green vegetables and dried fruit to your regular diet is also adding healing foods to your repertoire. This story is about food cures, particularly those now proven to ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 30, 2016
Using Coriander to Slash High Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
The herb coriander is often used in Indian and Thai dishes. In fact it's almost guaranteed to be included in any curry dish you order. And coriander has been gracing dishes stretching all the the way back to at least ancient Egypt. In fact, the spice was so prized it was even discovered in the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 7, 2016
9 hidden “nutrient thieves” that can put your health at risk
Your good health requires a constant intake of essential nutrients. So it's no health secret that eating nutrient-rich, fresh foods is vital for staying healthy. But did you realize that nutrients in your healthy foods can just... poof... disappear? Certain things can strip the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 23, 2016
The spicy way to fight joint pain
A long-time member of the alternative health landscape is turmeric. Within this Indian spice is the herbal cure curcumin. Now a new study has shown that this common spice may offer hope for people who suffer tendonitis or joint pain. Curcumin suppresses inflammation and pain Researchers have ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
How to Cut Your Diabetes Risk by 80%
Diabetes continues to be at the forefront of health news -- and for good reason. According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million children and adults have diabetes in the U.S. alone. Why the epidemic? It has a lot to do with lifestyle choices. In fact, a recent study has found that ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 30, 2019
The Immune Booster in Your Spice Cabinet
Your immune system is very complex. And it turns out a common spice found in your spice cabinet... the humble clove... could be the perfect way to support your immunity. More on cloves on a moment. But first let's take a closer look at your immune system. Your immune system has a set of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 12, 2017
Evidence confirms this treat helps protect your heart
Healing foods come no sweeter than this one: chocolate. It's been long thought and shown that dark chocolate in particular helps shield the heart from disease. A new study found some amazing proof that didn't even differentiate between dark, milk, white and other chocolate. In short, chocolate ... Read More ›
